Heating & Cooling Options

Just a few feet below the surface, the temperature of the earth remains constant. A geothermal cooling and heating system uses this free energy to provide total comfort, 365 days a year. Using just a small electric blower to circulate the energy throughout the home, the geothermal system keeps the home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. No other system available today can match geothermal efficiency. Customers can save up to 30 percent on air conditioning, 60 percent on heating and as much as 50 percent on present water heating bills. And, there are no pilot lights or hazardous fumes, so you'll feel safe and secure.

It's no surprise that customers are making the switch to geothermal in record numbers. For more information contact us today and we can provide you with a list of qualified installers.

Rebates:
For any new installation of a geothermal unit in Northeastern’s service territory, we will rebate the homeowner $500 or $100 per ton of equipment size up to $1000, whichever is greater. The rebate is payable upon installation as a $50 credit on your electric bill over the appropriate number of months.

Tax Credits:
Geothermal customers may also qualify for a property tax credit each year. A special tax form must be obtained from the resident's county auditor's office and filed each year.

Are you looking for a comfortable and economical way to heat and cool your home? We've got a solution - the add-on heat pump! Regardless of whether you currently have an oil, gas, propane or electric furnace, an add-on heat pump will save you money each month.

How it works:
An add-on heat pump can save you money because it delivers more than three times the energy it uses. In winter, the add-on heat pump delivers more than three units of heat for every one unit of electricity it uses.

Adding an efficient heat pump to your existing furnace will make your fuel dollars go further. Your furnace works best when outside temperatures require it to be in near constant operation (usually below 30º F). During more moderate weather, the add-on heat pump reaches peak efficiency (usually above 30º F). At this temperature, the heat pump will automatically take over. With both units installed in your home, you will have a flexible, more efficient system.

Another appealing feature of an add-on heat pump is that it becomes a high-efficiency central air conditioning unit. In the summer, it automatically provides you with cool, dehumidified air all season long. If you are thinking of adding central air conditioning to your home, consider adding a heat pump instead!

Installation:
The add-on heat pump is easy to install. It can be added to most existing forced-air furnaces. The outside unit is located next to an exterior wall. The inside unit mounts onto your present furnace. With few modifications, the unit blows the warm or cool air through your existing ductwork. You do not have to remove your old furnace to reap the benefits of an add-on heat pump.

Rebate:
You will receive a $250 credit on your electric bill ($25 each month for ten months) when you install an add-on heat pump. Just have your installer contact Northeastern REMC and we will initiate your rebate.

Northeastern REMC sells two very efficient space heaters, large enough to warm most garages and workshops. Read the overview below for information or visit our office lobby to see the units. Units are in-stock and available for purchase.

Dimplex garage/workshop heater
When a tough, rugged, high performance heater is called for, this is the one you want!

The garage/workshop heater comes with a versatile bracket for easy wall or ceiling mounting. The bracket's swivel feature allows heat to be directed where you need it - to the side, up or down. The unit can be placed on a workbench or other solid surface for instant heat.

The unit comes complete with an automatic thermostat control to maintain consistent temperature from 45-77ºF (7-25ºC). The garage/workshop heater has a powder-coated epoxy finish, and the casing element and fan blade are corrosion resistant, all designed to provide long product life. If airflow becomes restricted for any reason, the unit automatically shuts off.

Need heat for your shop or garage? If you have a shop, a garage, or some other utility area that needs supplemental heat, or simply needs a complete heating system, you need a Raywall Portable Unit Heater. The heaters come with an attached cord for use as a portable heater, or use the bracket for mounting on the wall or ceiling. The heater is thermostatically controlled. In a well-insulated room, the Raywall 5,600 watt heater will heat 500 to 600 square feet. This heater requires a 30-amp 240-volt electrical circuit. Let Raywall show you a quiet, economical, and safe way to heat your shop or garage.

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